Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will get his second sport answerable for the All Stars this afternoon. 

Riveiro will lead gamers from a wide range of totally different golf equipment to battle in opposition to Magesi FC who received the Carling Knockout Cup.

Magesi earned their ticket to this as soon as off sport after stunning Mamelodi Sundowns within the competitors with a 2-1 victory. Last season Riveiro was in a position to lead the All Stars to a victory over Stellenbosch FC. The Pirates mentor will now be trying to defend the crown along with his present crop of gamers. 

Vilakazi performed underneath Riveiro final yr

Last season, some of the anticipated gamers was Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo Vilakazi. Still a DDC participant on the time, Riveiro gave him his first style of senior soccer. He then didn’t disappoint, scoring a free kick to set issues off. He would then go on to make his senior debut at Amakhosi and is now a everlasting member of the aspect. Speaking to the media, the Pirates mentor refuses to take credit score for giving the participant publicity. 

“I think you have to contextualise that situation… Mfundo (Vilakazi) was there first because the people were voting for him to be there, it’s not a coach selection, it could be nice for me to say that, or follow that story [that I was there when it all started]. The reality is that Mfundo was there because people voted for him, he was on the field because the people wanted him to be there and I think the boy answered [them] in a really good manner on the day.” Riveiro stated on the Chiefs star as per iDiski Times. 

The Pirates mentor then gave a progress report on Vilakazi at Chiefs.

Pirates coach refuses to take credit score!

“He managed to show that he’s an interesting player. He’s a reality right now in his team and as a young player, I wish him all the best. He’s a good source of inspiration for the young players to have the motivation to go on the field on Saturday… especially to be themselves. Not trying to be Vilakazi or Mofokeng. They have to be themselves, show the players they are and hopefully they can have a good day.” Said Riveiro. 

Chiefs followers, how far do you suppose Vilakazi has progressed since enjoying underneath Riveiro in final yr’s sport?